Winter Festivals in Atlanta

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With the holiday season quickly approaching, Winter festivals and events offer the chance for families and friends alike together and revel in the most wonderful time of the year. For college football fans, the Chick-Fil-A Peach Bowl is an exciting winter tradition. Celebrate MLK Day with the MLK March and Rally, and catch the month-long Jewish Film Festival. Here's a list of the festivals and fairs that happen all year round. If you are looking for things to do this weekend, today or tomorrow. See our handy guide to the 5 things to do in Atlanta today. We've got critics and reader recommendations for live music, food and wine events, sports, free or those for the family. For a list of neighborhood centric-events or our page of Things to Do in ATL.

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Winter

Momocon Article

Friday November 1, 2019 03:50 pm EDT 11/01/2019 3:50 pm

Browse the Momocon schedule as well as recommendations. CL's critics & readers weigh in on the definitive guide to the event. | more...

Chomp and Stomp Chili Cook-Off Festival 2019 Article

Saturday November 2, 2019 12:02 am EDT 11/02/2019 12:02 am

Browse information about Chomp and Stomp Chili Cook-Off Festival. Read stories and check out events pertaining to the festival. | more...

MLK Day Article

Monday January 20, 2020 12:00 am EST 01/20/2020 12:00 am

Browse MLK Day events as well as recommendations for the hottest events and parades. CL's critics & readers weigh in on the definitive guide to MLK Day in Atlanta.

 

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Atlanta Winter Beer Fest Article

Saturday February 1, 2020 12:00 pm EST 02/01/2020 12:00 pm

Browse information about the Atlanta Winter Beer Fest. Check out facets of the festival and get up-to-date information about the event. | more...

Atlanta Jewish Film Festival Article

Monday February 10, 2020 12:00 pm EST 02/10/2020 12:00 pm

Browse the Atlanta Jewish Film Festival schedule as well as recommendations. CL's critics & readers weigh in on the definitive guide to the event. | more...

Black History Month Parade Article

Saturday February 22, 2020 12:00 pm EST 02/22/2020 12:00 pm

Browse the Black History Month Parade schedule as well as recommendations. CL's critics & readers weigh in on the definitive guide to the event. | more...

Spring Festivals in Atlanta Article

Sunday March 1, 2020 03:49 pm EST 03/01/2020 3:49 pm

Check out the Spring Festivals in Atlanta for March, April, and May. your guide to Dogwood Festival, Shaky Knees, 420 Fest, Sweet Auburn, Inman Park Festival. | more...

Atlanta St. Patrick’s Parade Article

Sunday March 15, 2020 12:00 pm EDT 03/15/2020 12:00 pm

Browse the Atlanta St. Patrick’s Parade schedule as well as recommendations. CL's critics & readers weigh in on the definitive guide to the event. | more...

DECEMBER

Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl

The Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl is the ninth-oldest bowl game in the country and hosts the longest-running rivalry series between the Atlantic Coast Conference and Southeastern Conference. Come for the game and hang around for the plethora of events leading up to and after the battle on the gridiron. www.fanacts.com

The Peach Drop

New York's got the ball, and since 1989 Atlanta has had the peach. On New Year's Eve, thousands of Atlanta residents and tourists descend upon Underground Atlanta to watch the giant peach drop. www.peachdrop.com
Best Atlanta Events for 2019

JANUARY

MLK Day

The celebration of civil rights hero and Atlanta native, the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., takes place annually on the Monday following King's birthday. The day starts with a commemorative service at Ebenezer Baptist Church and continues with a march through Downtown along Auburn Avenue that ends at the King Center. www.thekingcenter.org

FEBRUARY

Winter Beer Festival

This two-day beer extravaganza features more than 300 brews and is overflowing with vendors set up in heated tents. In addition to pours of local and national beers, expect live music, food trucks, and other assorted vendors. www.atlantawinterbeerfest.com

Atlanta Jewish Film Festival

The Atlanta Jewish Film Festival is a nearly monthlong cinematic celebration of the Jewish community. Founded in 2000, AJFF ranks as the largest film festival in Atlanta, and second-largest Jewish film festival in the United States, featuring an international collection of narrative and documentary films that explore the Jewish experience. In addition to the film screenings, enjoy guest appearances with filmmakers, actors, authors, academics, and other expert speakers. www.ajff.org

Black History Month Parade

In celebration of Black History Month, the annual parade features marching bands, entertainers, civic groups, celebrities, artists, entertainment, and more in Atlanta's historic Sweet Auburn District. www.blackhistorymonthparade.com

Seasonal

Christmas 2019 Article

Wednesday December 25, 2019 12:00 am EST 12/25/2019 12:00 am

Browse Christmas events as well as recommendations for the hottest parties and markets. CL's critics & readers weigh in on the definitive guide to Christmas in Atlanta. | more...

New Year’s Eve 2019 Article

Tuesday December 31, 2019 12:00 am EST 12/31/2019 12:00 am

Browse New Year’s Eve events as well as recommendations for the hottest parties and celebrations. CL's critics & readers weigh in on the definitive guide to New Year’s Eve in Atlanta. | more...